Other Comprehensive Income (Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Parenthetical) (Details) - Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member]	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Loss adjustment expenses	40.00%	40.00%	40.00%
Percentage of other operating expenses	60.00%	60.00%	60.00%

Percentage of amounts reclassified from AOCI for pension and post retirement benefits allocated to loss adjustment expenses.

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Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration